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Pillowslip with individual design
Use our LaserFlex foils to make an individual pillowslip.
Preparation
Required material:
- LaserFlex foils in different colors
- Pillowslip (e.g. IKEA "GURLI")
- Material to cover the engraving table
- Transfer press
Machine used:
- Speedy 360
- 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Vacuum table with honeycomb cutting table
You can also create this sample using any machine from the Speedy-series.
Important:
- Make sure that you have sufficient vacuum to keep the foil in flat position
- Make sure that the graphics are inverted
- Select "mirror horizontally" in the printer window
Step by Step
Step 1: Design
Make your own design or import our template into your graphic program. Send the individual graphics to the laser using the parameter settings below. We already inverted the graphics.
Tip:
In the printer driver of JobControl you can easily invert your graphics. For more complex designs it can be helpful to invert them before you send them to the laser.
Print settings
| Process | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Black & White | mirror horizontally, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Laser process
Make the parameter settings in the material database. Parameters can differ depending on the machine used and the laser power.
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engraving CO2 | 47 | 50 | 500 |
| red | cutting CO2 | 5 | 1 | 1000 |
| blue | cutting CO2 | 11 | 1 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | Optimized quality |
| 1 | on | - | - |
| 1 | on | - | - |
Step 3: Post-processing
Now it's time to iron the different designs on the pillowslip.
Heat the transfer press to 170° C (338° F). First iron the pillow slip without LaserFlex foil to make the surface flat.
Now position the first LaserFlex part on the textile and press it for 60 seconds. Let the material cool completely before you remove the transfer foil.
Repeat this process with all design elements.
Once all foils have been ironed onto the textile, put the finished iron slip into the transfer press using the same parameters to smooth the layers.
Tips:
For single-layered designs we recommend a minimum pressing time of 60 seconds. For larger surfaces we recommend approx. 90 to 180 seconds.
Step-by-step instruction
Find a step-by-step instruction how to use LaserFlex in this video. We will show you how you can easily create your designs and the optimum settings for the transfer press. This ensures perfect results.
Inspirations
There are almost no limits using LaserFlex foils. Create individual designs for your customers. Large or small. It's simple with Trotec's LaserFlex foils.